March 2, 2015

Now a days a bridal manicure is almost just as important as the perfect wedding dress or statement heels. Zoya Naturel Satin Polish Collection is amazing for the perfect neutral bridal manicure that can be rocked with any gown from traditional white/ivory & also blush pink. This colors are very pigmented and long wearing with your favorite top coat. Also because they are mostly nudes, they will transition well with your honeymoon style looks if you are honeymooning right after your wedding day!

Another awesome thing about Zoya Nail Polishes is that they are very high quality, made from natural ingredients & the first to remove toxic ingredients such as toluene, camphor, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin and DBP (dibutyl phthalate) from its formulations!

February 18, 2015

Its the most wonderful time of the year if you love style & fashion, its New York Fashion Week. Showing currently at Fashion Week are designers presenting their collections for Fall 2015 Ready to Wear. What is special about Ready to Wear collections is that designers also present gowns that could possibly be worn for formal events & weddings.

Naeem Khan is a designer who is definitely on the come up with young Hollywood. This RTW Collection is definitely red carpet ready with the strapless chiffon gowns, black & white color palettes & tuxedo looks.

This collections impressed me because as I mentioned it can also be worn for formal events & even bridal if the brides wants to rock a non traditional or super couture gown for her wedding or even reception.

February 3, 2015

To use the word obsessed is a bit obsessive, however I am obsessed with the Atelier Pronovias 2015 collection!! *smile*

These wedding dresses are definitely for the bride that loves haute couture designs & isn't apprehensive to show a little more skin with her dress design. I love the lace details & illusion necklines on the mermaid style dresses & the shirt/skirt combinations on several of the dresses.
What I also love is that the Atelier Pronovias collection suites the style of a combination of brides from traditional to couture.

If you are getting married in 2015 or 2016 have you identified your bridal style? Leave a comment below!

February 2, 2015

This is a good time to start thinking about "Will you be my Bridesmaid?" gifts & also just a fun bridal box subscription for the newly engaged! The Julep Maven Bridal Box promotion is available from now until April 29, 2015, so don't miss out!! Simply click on the image to be directed to the website & sign up for your Julep Maven Subscription service!

All Maven plans automatically renew, and you may cancel any time. Our monthly Maven plan is $24.99/month (over $40 value!), or you can save $5/month if you choose the special 3-month prepaid offer. Once you join, you'll be able to customize your monthly Maven box with your favorite nail colors & beauty products from a brand new Julep collection (or wait for a surprise). Your welcome box includes three nail polishes and one beauty product. Items may be substituted.

January 3, 2015

Brides Against Breast Cancer is traveling to Nashville, TN on January 2nd & 3rd, 2015 with their Nationwide Tour Bridal Expo and Charity Gown Sale! They have up to 500 Designer WEDDING GOWNS (new and lovingly worn) available to Try on and Purchase, discounted up to 85% off the retail value, with proceeds providing FREE support services for cancer patients, caregivers and families.

I had the pleasure of offering my Bridal Styling expertise last night for VIP night for the first time with BABC & I must say that the designer wedding gown selection did not disappointment! There were designers such as Anne Barge, Pronovias & Lazaro just to name a few!

If I can offer any advise to the brides attending the show today in Nashville it would be the following:

1. Arrive early

2. Wear comfortable shoes & clothes that are easy to get in & out of. ie., button down shirt, cardigan + tank and jeans & slip in shoes.

3. Be open minded when attending since it is a Charity Wedding Dress Sale. It can get pretty interesting in the "Fitting Room Area"! Come with a smile but a "low key" game face on! LOL...No for real!

4. Come with a plan & dresses that you have in mind, however don't limit yourself to trying new things!

5. Bring a couple of family & friends however please remember they will have their opinion of what they want you to look like on "Your Wedding Day" Keep that in mind however don't let their decision sway you from "Saying Yes to the Dress" if you have truly fallen in love with a dress!

6. Its a celebration....You Are Engaged! Have Fun, Enjoy the Experience & Dance, Dance, Dance! (You will understand that one when you arrive)

If you Say Yes to Your Dress while you are at the show today, be sure to use the Hashtag #BABCTour or #BABC on Instagram & Twitter, I would love to see your wedding dress!!

Cheers ladies & congrats on your engagement!!!

Opulent Couturier is currently booking 2015 brides for Bridal Styling & a select number of Wedding Planning Clients for 2015! Please be sure to visit our website for more details!